I often wonder if small town radio stations in places like Crockett and Madisonville would ever sold off and moved to larger markets. It seems that the northern suburban sprawl of Houston would make these stations attractive. The Houston metro area is already moving into Willis. Both of the stations in Crockett and Madisonville will reach into Willis. It will be interesting to see what develops in the next 10 years.
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Crockett TX Radio Stations
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K5MLK
Guest
> I often wonder if small town radio stations in places like
> Crockett and Madisonville would ever sold off and moved to
> larger markets. It seems that the northern suburban sprawl
> of Houston would make these stations attractive. The
> Houston metro area is already moving into Willis. Both of
> the stations in Crockett and Madisonville will reach into
> Willis. It will be interesting to see what develops in the
> next 10 years.
Crockett is actually where I got my start in radio, as a board op. I assume you're reffering to KIVY 92.7 - Crockett, and KMVL 100.5 - Madisonville. The stations seem to bill well locally, because there's really no competition in Crockett, and little in Madisonville. The stations reach Willis, but with a less desirable signal, and neither can be moved because of stations on adjoining channels. KIVY is stuck by KKBQ (92.9) and KHTZ (92.5), and KMVL is stuck by KILT (100.3).
> Crockett and Madisonville would ever sold off and moved to
> larger markets. It seems that the northern suburban sprawl
> of Houston would make these stations attractive. The
> Houston metro area is already moving into Willis. Both of
> the stations in Crockett and Madisonville will reach into
> Willis. It will be interesting to see what develops in the
> next 10 years.
Crockett is actually where I got my start in radio, as a board op. I assume you're reffering to KIVY 92.7 - Crockett, and KMVL 100.5 - Madisonville. The stations seem to bill well locally, because there's really no competition in Crockett, and little in Madisonville. The stations reach Willis, but with a less desirable signal, and neither can be moved because of stations on adjoining channels. KIVY is stuck by KKBQ (92.9) and KHTZ (92.5), and KMVL is stuck by KILT (100.3).
C
C414
Guest
> > I often wonder if small town radio stations in places like
>
> > Crockett and Madisonville would ever sold off and moved to
>
> > larger markets. It seems that the northern suburban
> sprawl
> > of Houston would make these stations attractive. The
> > Houston metro area is already moving into Willis. Both of
>
> > the stations in Crockett and Madisonville will reach into
> > Willis. It will be interesting to see what develops in
> the
> > next 10 years.
>
> Crockett is actually where I got my start in radio, as a
> board op. I assume you're reffering to KIVY 92.7 - Crockett,
> and KMVL 100.5 - Madisonville. The stations seem to bill
> well locally, because there's really no competition in
> Crockett, and little in Madisonville. The stations reach
> Willis, but with a less desirable signal, and neither can be
> moved because of stations on adjoining channels. KIVY is
> stuck by KKBQ (92.9) and KHTZ (92.5), and KMVL is stuck by
> KILT (100.3).
>
Could he also be referring to KBHT (93.5)?
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>
> > Crockett and Madisonville would ever sold off and moved to
>
> > larger markets. It seems that the northern suburban
> sprawl
> > of Houston would make these stations attractive. The
> > Houston metro area is already moving into Willis. Both of
>
> > the stations in Crockett and Madisonville will reach into
> > Willis. It will be interesting to see what develops in
> the
> > next 10 years.
>
> Crockett is actually where I got my start in radio, as a
> board op. I assume you're reffering to KIVY 92.7 - Crockett,
> and KMVL 100.5 - Madisonville. The stations seem to bill
> well locally, because there's really no competition in
> Crockett, and little in Madisonville. The stations reach
> Willis, but with a less desirable signal, and neither can be
> moved because of stations on adjoining channels. KIVY is
> stuck by KKBQ (92.9) and KHTZ (92.5), and KMVL is stuck by
> KILT (100.3).
>
Could he also be referring to KBHT (93.5)?
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K
K5MLK
Guest
> Could he also be referring to KBHT (93.5)?
Didn't think of that one, but that one is also held down due to KKRW (93.7).
Didn't think of that one, but that one is also held down due to KKRW (93.7).
C
CW
Guest
> Crockett is actually where I got my start in radio, as a
> board op. I assume you're reffering to KIVY 92.7 - Crockett,
> and KMVL 100.5 - Madisonville. The stations seem to bill
> well locally, because there's really no competition in
> Crockett, and little in Madisonville. The stations reach
> Willis, but with a less desirable signal, and neither can be
> moved because of stations on adjoining channels. KIVY is
> stuck by KKBQ (92.9) and KHTZ (92.5), and KMVL is stuck by
> KILT (100.3).
KMVL is more locked in now due to 100.7 at Devers which is closer air miles than KILT.
> board op. I assume you're reffering to KIVY 92.7 - Crockett,
> and KMVL 100.5 - Madisonville. The stations seem to bill
> well locally, because there's really no competition in
> Crockett, and little in Madisonville. The stations reach
> Willis, but with a less desirable signal, and neither can be
> moved because of stations on adjoining channels. KIVY is
> stuck by KKBQ (92.9) and KHTZ (92.5), and KMVL is stuck by
> KILT (100.3).
KMVL is more locked in now due to 100.7 at Devers which is closer air miles than KILT.
K
K5MLK
Guest
> KMVL is more locked in now due to 100.7 at Devers which is
> closer air miles than KILT.
Ahh, very true.. forgot about that station.. I found it a few weeks ago when I was checking what was on KMVL/KIVY.. to my sadness, still both satellite networks.
> closer air miles than KILT.
Ahh, very true.. forgot about that station.. I found it a few weeks ago when I was checking what was on KMVL/KIVY.. to my sadness, still both satellite networks.
> > Could he also be referring to KBHT (93.5)?
>
> Didn't think of that one, but that one is also held down due
> to KKRW (93.7).
>
It looks like you folks are right on the Crockett radio stations. Both KBHT and KIVY are are "locked" because of the existing Houston frequencies at 93.7 and 92.9. I still think that their audience is going to grow a considerably in the next 10 to 20 years because of the expansion of Houston.
I grew up in Crockett and was disappointed when KBHT flipped to classic country. I really thought that KBHT was a decent AC station.
>
> Didn't think of that one, but that one is also held down due
> to KKRW (93.7).
>
It looks like you folks are right on the Crockett radio stations. Both KBHT and KIVY are are "locked" because of the existing Houston frequencies at 93.7 and 92.9. I still think that their audience is going to grow a considerably in the next 10 to 20 years because of the expansion of Houston.
I grew up in Crockett and was disappointed when KBHT flipped to classic country. I really thought that KBHT was a decent AC station.
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bwild
Guest
> > > Could he also be referring to KBHT (93.5)?
> >
> > Didn't think of that one, but that one is also held down
> due
> > to KKRW (93.7).
> >
>
> It looks like you folks are right on the Crockett radio
> stations. Both KBHT and KIVY are are "locked" because of
> the existing Houston frequencies at 93.7 and 92.9. I still
> think that their audience is going to grow a considerably in
> the next 10 to 20 years because of the expansion of Houston.
>
>
> I grew up in Crockett and was disappointed when KBHT flipped
> to classic country. I really thought that KBHT was a decent
> AC station.
KBHT wasn't a good AC station then and isn't a good classic country station now. Bradshaw knows how to make money, by selling everything he can and letting the music be second to sales. Classic rock at noon, 50's rock n roll at 5. Too much sports, featuring Ancell and the round table discussion with all of his friends, the air staff needs to GO. There isn't 1 that's worth listening to. It's an illustration of bad radio.
> >
> > Didn't think of that one, but that one is also held down
> due
> > to KKRW (93.7).
> >
>
> It looks like you folks are right on the Crockett radio
> stations. Both KBHT and KIVY are are "locked" because of
> the existing Houston frequencies at 93.7 and 92.9. I still
> think that their audience is going to grow a considerably in
> the next 10 to 20 years because of the expansion of Houston.
>
>
> I grew up in Crockett and was disappointed when KBHT flipped
> to classic country. I really thought that KBHT was a decent
> AC station.
KBHT wasn't a good AC station then and isn't a good classic country station now. Bradshaw knows how to make money, by selling everything he can and letting the music be second to sales. Classic rock at noon, 50's rock n roll at 5. Too much sports, featuring Ancell and the round table discussion with all of his friends, the air staff needs to GO. There isn't 1 that's worth listening to. It's an illustration of bad radio.
K
K5MLK
Guest
> KBHT wasn't a good AC station then and isn't a good classic
> country station now. Bradshaw knows how to make money, by
> selling everything he can and letting the music be second to
> sales. Classic rock at noon, 50's rock n roll at 5. Too
> much sports, featuring Ancell and the round table discussion
> with all of his friends, the air staff needs to GO. There
> isn't 1 that's worth listening to. It's an illustration of
> bad radio.
Maybe that's why everyone I know that lives in Crockett listens to Lufkin radio? KYKS, KAFX, and KTBQ.
> country station now. Bradshaw knows how to make money, by
> selling everything he can and letting the music be second to
> sales. Classic rock at noon, 50's rock n roll at 5. Too
> much sports, featuring Ancell and the round table discussion
> with all of his friends, the air staff needs to GO. There
> isn't 1 that's worth listening to. It's an illustration of
> bad radio.
Maybe that's why everyone I know that lives in Crockett listens to Lufkin radio? KYKS, KAFX, and KTBQ.
KBHT has new owners, and Ansel Bradshaw is leaving the station. Tim O'brien takes over as Program director, but I expect the formatting to remain the same as the classic Rock cafe, and the oldies hour are sponsored.
B
bwild
Guest
> KBHT has new owners, and Ansel Bradshaw is leaving the
> station. Tim O'brien takes over as Program director, but I
> expect the formatting to remain the same as the classic Rock
> cafe, and the oldies hour are sponsored.
>
Tim O'brien is the PD now. They have a decent signal, it's too bad they don't have decent programming on the air.
> station. Tim O'brien takes over as Program director, but I
> expect the formatting to remain the same as the classic Rock
> cafe, and the oldies hour are sponsored.
>
Tim O'brien is the PD now. They have a decent signal, it's too bad they don't have decent programming on the air.
> > KBHT has new owners, and Ansel Bradshaw is leaving the
> > station. Tim O'brien takes over as Program director, but I
>
> > expect the formatting to remain the same as the classic
> Rock
> > cafe, and the oldies hour are sponsored.
> >
>
>
> Tim O'brien is the PD now. They have a decent signal, it's
> too bad they don't have decent programming on the air.
>
Maybe I should emphasize that some of the music was OK on KBHT as an AC station. I think that a little tweaking of the format and processing would have gone a long way. "Classic County" is exactly what East Texas did NOT need. Here's an exercise for you. Count all of the country stations with in a 90 mile radius of Crockett.
> > station. Tim O'brien takes over as Program director, but I
>
> > expect the formatting to remain the same as the classic
> Rock
> > cafe, and the oldies hour are sponsored.
> >
>
>
> Tim O'brien is the PD now. They have a decent signal, it's
> too bad they don't have decent programming on the air.
>
Maybe I should emphasize that some of the music was OK on KBHT as an AC station. I think that a little tweaking of the format and processing would have gone a long way. "Classic County" is exactly what East Texas did NOT need. Here's an exercise for you. Count all of the country stations with in a 90 mile radius of Crockett.
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bwild
Guest
>>
> Maybe I should emphasize that some of the music was OK on
> KBHT as an AC station. I think that a little tweaking of
> the format and processing would have gone a long way.
> "Classic County" is exactly what East Texas did NOT need.
> Here's an exercise for you. Count all of the country
> stations with in a 90 mile radius of Crockett.
>
There are a ton of em'. Most of them are bad. BTW, who's the new owner? I understand Ansel was the GM, and Nichol owned the station. The new guy must have his own GM?
<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by bwild on 04/16/06 11:32 PM.</FONT></P>
> Maybe I should emphasize that some of the music was OK on
> KBHT as an AC station. I think that a little tweaking of
> the format and processing would have gone a long way.
> "Classic County" is exactly what East Texas did NOT need.
> Here's an exercise for you. Count all of the country
> stations with in a 90 mile radius of Crockett.
>
There are a ton of em'. Most of them are bad. BTW, who's the new owner? I understand Ansel was the GM, and Nichol owned the station. The new guy must have his own GM?
<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small">Edited by bwild on 04/16/06 11:32 PM.</FONT></P>
No word on the buyers and the GM.
I still think that if someone went into Palestine with a good non-country format, they'd do well.
Currently the sations in palestine are
KYYK-FM- country.
KNET-AM-Sports
KBHT-FM- COuntry
KNES-FM- Country
KWRW-FM- Oldies/spanish on weekends.
I still think that if someone went into Palestine with a good non-country format, they'd do well.
Currently the sations in palestine are
KYYK-FM- country.
KNET-AM-Sports
KBHT-FM- COuntry
KNES-FM- Country
KWRW-FM- Oldies/spanish on weekends.
Sounds like some holes need to be filled in East Texas. 
I worked for Jim Gibbs in the early-mid 80's (watched the Challenger explode on a black and white TV in the control room.) Very interesting gig. Mr. Gibbs was first class.I came down from Tennessee to take a part time job. Within two weeks the mid-day guy had left to become the head of the Chamber of Commerce and the afternoon guy left to accept the role of Sheriff. I suddenly had 8 hours a day, following Lonnie Hunt.Everyone there was very nice, and I was a hot shot who thought more of myself than I should have.I have many fond memories of my time in Crockett. On Saturdays I would do a 12 hour shift from 6a-to-6p, playing a variety of music within a country vibe. There was a segment of the day called "Town and Country", where Patsy Cline and Jim Reeves might cross paths with Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. There was also a segment of independent singles sent in to the station, some previewed and some not and, believe me, there are a lot of indie labels in Texas. Through that program I met Pipp and Guy Gillete, professional musicians from Yonkers, New York who had inherited a cattle ranch from their grandfather in Trinity, Texas, 30 miles or so south and not a dry county like Houston.During baseball season I would get paid double-time during Houston Astros games, as I would monitor and insert commercials into the contest as it aired on the FM side, while I was also live on the AM side.Mr. Gibbs had the most amazing library of country music I have ever seen. He had a Time-Life box of George Jones that I have yet to be able to find, not only as a box set but also some of the songs of very early recordings.At the time I was there the Hunt family suffered a tragedy and I still feel for the pain they suffered at the time.Mr. Gibbs helped me move up the ladder, offering his recommendation to KYYK and KNET in Palestine, where I won the Best Spot Small Market from the Texas Association of Broadcasters.The career continues, but I can honestly tell you that those of you who never worked a small market with entrepeurial owners have missed a special part of radio.
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